Postgame notes from the Gophers' 21-13 homecoming loss to Northwestern

2011  SOPHOMORE SEASON:Appeared in two games during the 2011 season.

2010  FRESHMAN SEASON: Appeared in four games during the 2010 season  made one catch for a 17-yard gain against Iowa (11/27)  earned first varsity letter.

2009: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of De La Salle High School (Minn.)  earned 13 varsity letters (5 basketball, 4 football, 2 track and field, 1 golf, 1 baseball) during his career at De La Salle  four-time all-conference selection on the gridiron  two-time all-metro and all-state selection  also a two-time honorable mention all-state performer  hauled in 45 receptions for 795 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior  holds state career records for receiving yardage (4,018) and receiving touchdowns (50)  led his team to section championships as a junior and senior, while finishing as the state runner-up each season.

PERSONAL: Son of John and Jan Barker  born March 25, 1991  economics major.